Fire Sprinkler Designer — Code‑Driven Life-Safety CAD

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Schertz, TX to design layouts for commercial, industrial, and residential sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate holds an RME-G license and is proficient in hydraulic calculations and CAD software.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and local codes. A strong background in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, and BIM 360 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RME-General license issued by the Texas State Fire Marshal's office (RME-G).
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers/consultants to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Required to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.

Skills

RME-G license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in engineering/drafting

NICET certification (Water-Based Systems Layout)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

AutoSPRINK

BIM 360

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Schertz, TX to design layouts for commercial, industrial, and residential sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate holds an RME-G license and is proficient in hydraulic calculations and CAD software.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and local codes. A strong background in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, and BIM 360 is preferred.